J.D. Skellington
jdkelly.bsky.social
J.D. Skellington
@jdkelly.bsky.social
He/Him
Game Developer (Formerly: Prophecy Games)
Writer, Host, Producer, Video Editor, DM, Cat Wrangler @ A-to-J Connections (@atojconnections.bsky.social)
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Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you. 🥰

Seth Burn had a chance to talk with the Trigger staff about Panty & Stocking, the challenges of returning to a work like it years later, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.

#interview #anime
A Pair of Conversations With Studio Trigger
"For twenty to thirty minutes, I want fans to laugh like an idiot and then forget what they’ve watched. I hope it can be that fun time each week they get to do that."
hera.fyi
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Recently, I've been watching football with some friends and we all think this moment from the Eagles Lions game has a lot of potential. Here's the first idea that came to my mind.
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 AM
In what is probably the last entry in “Things I Never Thought I’d Say,” in this month’s episode, I used the phrases “cuteness aggression” and “aura farming” for the first time ever to make sure we appeal to that younger demographic.
The (almost) final episode of Season One of our Manga of the Month podcast, Reading the Wrong Way, is up now on Spotify and YouTube! This time around we decided to celebrate "Ito-ber" with a look at Junji Ito's classic horror manga series Tomie!

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#Tomie
Reading The Wrong Way #13 - Tomie
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October 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
You know, I don’t think I ever had any interest in watching fighting game competitions but then I went to Sajam Slam tonight. Now, I understand the exhilaration of the close match followed by the perfect K.O. and a competition coming down to the very final match. #twitchcon
October 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Never thought I’d get to say “Memes. The DNA of the soul,” on a podcast but then, this episode came along.
The latest episode of our Manga of the Month podcast, Reading The Wrong Way, is now available! This time around we took a look at Masamune Shirow's classic series Ghost In The Shell! We had a lot to say about this one, so be sure to check it out via the link below!

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Reading The Wrong Way #12 - Ghost In The Shell
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October 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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BLUE ENCOUNT is a band that's known for the work on anime like My Hero Academia, Gintama, and YAIBA: Samurai Legend. We recently got the chance to interview them at Anime Boston 2025, and you can check it out now via the link below!

Link: a-to-jconnections.com/visual-kei-j...

#BLUEENCOUNT
Shine More Light: An Interview with BLUE ENCOUNT
BLUE ENCOUNT Interview (Anime Boston 2025)
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September 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Heart-shaped Box of Memories: A "Princess Ai" Retrospective - Megan D explores the origins of Princess Ai, its cynical merchandising and multimedia plans, and its whimper of an exit from the market in a biting essay.

#manga #princessai
Heart-shaped Box of Memories: A Princess Ai Retrospective
What began as one of Tokyopop’s first forays into original English language content became a fandom-wide joke thanks to the company’s increasingly desperate attempts to make it a multi-media success. Twenty years have passed since its debut, so it’s time to face the music and trace its rise and fall from grace.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The Golden Sun rises for what may be the final time. The Mars Lighthouse is ready to be lit but a few more bosses still stand in the way of J.D. and Hao. Will they finish their quest? Find out on #GoldenSunday live now on our Twitch: twitch.tv/atojplays
August 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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PC Gamer is also covering steam/itch now
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July 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Reading the Wong Way is our monthly "Manga of the Month" podcast, and you can catch the latest episode over on Spotify! This time around we took a look at Shintaro Kago's English-language debut, Dementia 21! Check it out, and keep reading the wrong way!

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Reading The Wrong Way Podcast #10 - Dementia 21
Reading The Wrong Way · Episode
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July 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The Golden Sun rises for what may be the final time. Only one more Djinni and a handful of summons remain before J.D. and Hao take on the final boss. Will they wrap it up the game this week? Find out on #GoldenSunday live now on our Twitch: twitch.tv/atojplays
July 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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We were lucky enough to attend the premiere of Science Saru's anime adaptation of Paru Itagaki's (Beastars) manga Sanda while at Anime Expo, and you can check out our thoughts on it via the link below!

Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi...

#SandaAnime
Sanda Anime Premiere Review (Anime Expo 2025)
Sanda Anime Premiere Review (Anime Expo 2025)
a-to-jconnections.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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We were lucky enough to catch the North American premiere of Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine at Anime Expo 2025, amd you can check out our thoughts on both the movie, and the recent franchise, via the link below!

Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi...

#DetectiveConan
Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine North American Premiere Review (Anime Expo 2025)
Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine North American Premiere Review (Anime Expo 2025)
a-to-jconnections.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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We recently got the chance to attend the New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt premiere at Anime Expo 2025, and you can check out our thoughts on the long-awaited continuation via the link below!

Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi...

#NewPantyStocking
July 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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We were lucky enough to attend the premiere of the anime The Summer Hikaru Died at Anime Expo last weekend, and you can check out our thoughts on the show (which is now streaming on Netflix) via the link below!

Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi...

#TheSummerHikaruDied
The Summer Hikaru Died: Anime Expo 2025 Premiere Review
The Summer Hikaru Died: Anime Expo 2025 Premiere Review
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July 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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After a break for AX, the Golden Sun rises once again again. Will J.D. and Hao complete Magma Rock and move on towards the final Lighthouse? Find out on #GoldenSunday live now on our Twitch: twitch.tv/atojplays
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
July 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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We recently got the chance to attend the premiere of the Gachiakura at Anime Expo this past weekend, and you can check out our thoughts on the new anime that you can watch now over on Crunchyroll!

Link: a-to-jconnections.com/animemangafi...

#Gachiakuta
Gachiakuta Anime Premiere Review (Anime Expo 2025)
Gachiakuta Anime Premiere Review (Anime Expo 2025)
a-to-jconnections.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I got to meet one of my favorite VTubers @novaaokami.bsky.social at Anime Expo and show her how I’m such a big fan of her…. I mean how I have such a big fan of her.
July 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM
He’s right behind me, isn’t he? #godzilla #animeexpo
July 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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The Golden Sun rises once again again. After clearing the Jupiter Lighthouse last week, J.D. and Hao discover what awaits when they reunite with the party of the first game. Is it a fight, friendship or perhaps both in their future? #GoldenSunday is now live on our Twitch: twitch.tv/atojplays
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
June 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
An episode so nice we recorded it twice. I had a fun time reading these three series and can’t wait to watch the shows. I’m also doing my best to catch the premieres of Gachiakuta and The Summer Hikaru Died at Anime Expo later this week.
The latest episode of our "Manga of the Month" Podcast, Reading the Wrong Way, is up now on Spotify! This episode was a our first Summer Sampler, where we looked at three manga series that are getting anime adaptations this Summer!

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Reading The Wrong Way Podcast #9 - Summer Sampler 2025
Reading The Wrong Way · Episode
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June 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The Golden Sun rises once again as J.D. and Hao continue their quest to save Weyard. Will they finally enter the Jupiter Lighthouse today? #GoldenSunday is live now on our Twitch: twitch.tv/atojplays
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
June 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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#UltraPodcastZ will be taking a break this week, but you can check out last week's show (Where we TRIED to talk about new video game reveals.) over on our YouTube channel! All our other streams this week will also go on as scheduled!

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We TRIED To Talk About New Games | Ultra Podcast Z 272 (Summer Games Announcements 2025)
YouTube video by A-to-J Connections
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June 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Exactly 100 / 227.
I think you can see that I started watching simulcasts somewhere around 2012 and after that, I'm a bit more consistent per year than I expected. Still a few big ones I missed that I need to go back and watch.

anime-sedai.egoist.dev
June 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The Golden Sun will soon rise once again as J.D. and Hao continue their quest to save Weyard by finally reaching the Western Seas. #GoldenSunday is live at in roughly 10 miniutes (3 PM Pacific) on our Twitch: twitch.tv/atojplays
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
June 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM